Course overview
The digital sector is an industry of exciting, dynamic and fast paced change. This T-Level is the Digital Production, Design and Development route and the pathway aims to support your understanding and practical competency on a wide-variety of in demand digital skills. You will gain a core knowledge of subjects such as understanding the emerging technical trends, such as Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality. In addition you will develop a range of technical and practical skills such as how to design, implement and test software.Applying and accepting the offer on this course will require a commitment to undertake an industry placement. NSCG work closely with a range of companies within the digital industry who are committed to providing an industry placement. Students will be offered a placement following a successful interview with an employer.
Content summary
The core content covers the knowledge, understanding and application of contexts, concepts, theories and principles relating to the following areas:
1. Problem solving
2. Introduction to programming
3. Emerging issues and impact of digital
4. Legislation and regulatory requirements
5. Business context
6. Data
7. Digital environments
8. Security
What else do I need to know?
T-levels are brand-new, 2 year qualifications that you can study as an alternative to a traditional vocational programme. With a mandatory industrial placement (of which a minimum of 315 hours need to be completed), the T-Level brings classroom learning and working in industry together.Skills learners will be establishing:
• Coding in languages such as Python, C, C# and C++, Java/JavaScript. PHP and SQL.
• Hardware and Software components
• User Interfaces/User Interface Design
• Ethical and Legal issues in IT
• Planning/Project Management
• Cloud, IoT, AI, AR and VR.
• Key areas of Organisations including Change Management.
• Using Data in organisations.
• Computer Networks, Topologies, Hardware and Software
• Cyber Security including identifying and protecting from threats
What are the entry requirements?
You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths and English Language, in subjects that are relevant to the course you’d like to study. You'll also need GCSE grade 5 or above in Computer Science and/or IT.
How is it assessed?
You will be assessed by an externally set written exam, an employer set task and an externally assessed synoptic assessment that covers the occupational specialism. This will be achieved by completing a range of different assignments, including coursework
and frequent live briefs set by employers.
and frequent live briefs set by employers.
What financial support is on offer?
This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18. If you are outside this age group, please contact Charlotte Robertson on 01782 254141 or email charlotte.robertson@nscg.ac.uk.
College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a household income under £26,000 can receive up to £20 per week financial support to help pay for travel and meals and meet the costs of essential trips, books, stationery and equipment. The payments will be subject to full attendance on your course. A range of other financial support is available, depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit www.nscg.ac.uk/finance
College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a household income under £26,000 can receive up to £20 per week financial support to help pay for travel and meals and meet the costs of essential trips, books, stationery and equipment. The payments will be subject to full attendance on your course. A range of other financial support is available, depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit www.nscg.ac.uk/finance
What can I do next?
It will be possible from this course progress to a university based programme such as Computer Science, Software Development or Business Information Systems. Some choose to study Games Programming. You can choose to study for a HE qualification here at NSCG through the HND in Applied Computing, or to enter employment, possibly through an Apprenticeship.
How do I find out more?
If you would like to find out more you can contact Paul Tanner by emailing paul.tanner@nscg.ac.uk
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